Fleet & Workshop Officer

Are you dedicated to ensuring efficient and safe fleet operations while supporting a skilled mechanical and welding fabrication team? Council is seeking a proactive Fleet and Workshop Support Officer to assist the Fleet, Workshop, and Stores Coordinator in managing Council’s fleet operations.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining compliance, promoting workplace safety, and driving operational efficiency—all aligned with Council’s policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.

This is your chance to contribute to the smooth running of vital Council services while supporting a committed team and upholding high standards across fleet and workshop operations.

**About the Role**:
As the Fleet and Workshop Support Officer, you will:

- Enter and maintain accurate data on fleet, plant, and equipment within Council’s asset management system.
- Coordinate the commissioning of new fleet, plant, and equipment for operational service.
- Manage the decommissioning of old assets in accordance with Council directives.
- Schedule and oversee service, maintenance, and repairs of fleet, plant, and equipment.
- Assess reported faults and issues, implementing corrections where applicable.
- Organize and schedule certification for applicable assets.
- Complete bi-annual asset audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare daily inspection checklists and complete associated data entry.
- Conduct insurance assessments, coordinate repair quotes, and arrange hire vehicles as needed.
- Oversee the workshop team, ensuring welding, fabrication, and mechanical work is completed to standard and within deadlines.
- Perform additional tasks for which you are trained or certified, supporting the smooth and compliant operation of fleet services.

**About You**:
You’ll bring:

- Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fleet or mechanical workshop supervisor role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in mechanical and welding fabrication processes.
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices, including the development and review of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).

**Essential**
- Class C car license
- White Card

**Desirable**
- A mechanical trade qualification
- Class MR Medium Ridgid truck license
- Class LF Forklift license

**Position Details**:

- Full-time (76 hours fortnight).
- 9 day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD
- Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

**Our Commitment to Community**:
Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment - view it here.

**How to Apply**:

- a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description
- a current resume

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

**Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 5 October 2025**

Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Lee Evans on (03) 6216 6800